Moscow reports defeat of Ukrainian brigades in Kursk region

The Kursk region, located near the northeastern border of Ukraine, has seen an escalation in military activity since the early days of the conflict.

The Russian Ministry of Defence has announced significant progress in its ongoing military operations in the Kursk region, reporting the defeat of several Ukrainian brigades. According to official sources, the Russian battlegroup North has escalated its offensive in this area, securing key territorial gains against the Ukrainian Armed Forces over the past 24 hours.

Russian Defence Ministry in a statement confirmed that coordinated strikes and ground assaults by its battlegroups have inflicted heavy losses on Ukrainian forces. The exact number of Ukrainian casualties or the units involved was not immediately disclosed, but the Russian military emphasised the “success of coordinated operations” across various fronts in the Kursk region.

The Kursk region, located near the northeastern border of Ukraine, has seen an escalation in military activity since the early days of the conflict. Both Russian and Ukrainian forces view this territory as a strategic asset due to its proximity to vital supply routes and its potential to serve as a staging ground for further operations. For Russia, gaining control in this area would bolster its defensive lines and secure important logistical pathways, particularly about its broader military objectives in eastern Ukraine.

This latest announcement comes amid a series of renewed offensives by Russian forces along other sections of the frontline, particularly in the contested regions of Donetsk and Luhansk. The offensive in Kursk is part of Russia’s broader strategy to consolidate its territorial gains in the face of Ukrainian counter-offensives backed by Western military aid.

There has been no immediate response from Kyiv regarding the Russian claims. However, Ukrainian military sources have previously downplayed Russian announcements of territorial advances, often citing smaller skirmishes rather than full-scale defeats.